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Strong connections key for fullback
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Strong connections key for fullback
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is all about connections.
Highlanders
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Consistently excellent lineout king
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Consistently excellent lineout king
Some Highlanders are obviously and immediately great.
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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend
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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend
Former Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, as he so often did, had a lovely line to describe the latest entrant in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series.
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Prince of midfielders who could do it all
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Prince of midfielders who could do it all
There were times when it seemed as if Pita Alatini flew slightly under the radar in a Highlanders team crammed with star All Blacks, cult heroes and beloved entertainers.
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Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot
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Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot
They called him Snapper for his great love of fishing.
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Tangitau rising to challenge
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Tangitau rising to challenge
Caleb Tangitau is in his happy place.
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Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie
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Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie
The Force is with Nathan Hastie.
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‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’
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‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’
This bloke is No 29 in the Otago Daily Times’ 30 Greatest Highlanders series but he would be No 1 if we ranked the team’s greatest nicknames.
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Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed
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Joseph proud of grit Highlanders showed
Jamie Joseph is understandably ready to spend more time focused on where his team are heading than on reviewing his disappointment at missing out on the All Blacks job.
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
Highlanders bounce back to beat Western Force
The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Lowe uses time off for mental reset
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Lowe uses time off for mental reset
Sometimes injuries can be a blessing in disguise.
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On the beat
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On the beat
Steve Hepburn wrote about the Highlanders for 13 years, and even five years after giving up covering them, he still goes along to watch. He offers his thoughts on the team.
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Stalwarts share side's significance
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Stalwarts share side's significance
Few people inside the 2026 squad are better placed to comment on what the Highlanders mean than Nasi Manu and Daniel Lienert-Brown. Hayden Meikle gets their thoughts.
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Dutchman makes giant impact
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Dutchman makes giant impact
Do not even try to label this recency bias.
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Through the ages
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Through the ages
Pick 30 games for 30 years of Highlanders rugby - it was an interesting task for Hayden Meikle. Here's a mix of the good, the interesting, the dramatic and the memorable.
Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream
Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream
Jamie Joseph wants to crack on with the Highlanders - but says he has not shut the door on his All Blacks dreams.
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force
It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
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Highlanders camp mindful Force may mix up style of play
Two similar teams - two very different conditions.
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Highlanders score yet another loss in Brisbane
Brisbane. Nice place to holiday. Lousy place to play rugby.
The other beautiful game
The other beautiful game
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is tackled during his side’s round three Super Rugby match against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night.